Weekly Update

 Happy Friday!

Here is one of the fun activities we have been working on this week: Pixel Art and Fractions!

Learning Intentions:

• Model fractions of a whole quantity, length, shape, or object, in various ways, limited to denominators of 12 or less.
  
• Visualize fractions as compositions of a unit fraction.
• Identify the numerator and denominator of a fraction in various representations.
• Name a given fraction.
• Determine fractions equivalent to a given fraction.

Students have been practicing writing various fractions based on pictures.  We are slowly working toward comparing fractions with different numerators and different denominators using symbols <,> and =.  Students are now creating their own pixel art pictures and then writing fractions representing the different colours they used in the picture.  So their numerators will be the numbers of squares that are a specific colour and the denominator is the total number of squares coloured.  

Reminder:

• The Grade 4's will begin their Human Sexuality Health unit on Monday, June 16th. Forms were sent home last week with more information on what we will be covering. If you DO NOT want your child to participate in the lesson, please sign and return the form. If we do not receive a form from you, we will assume we have your permission for your child to participate. If you have any questions, please let me know.
• We will have two outdoor Golf lessons on Monday & Tuesday next week with Mr. Mike (weather & smoke permitting!). Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather with good outdoor shoes, a water bottle and perhaps an extra snack!